Factors associated with dying in a crash among children 0–15 years who were in any crash, United States 1993–98
Relative risk | 95% CI | |
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*In 6 mph increments. | ||
†This variable indicates whether delta-V could be calculated in the crash or not (no/yes). | ||
‡This is the actual value for delta-V as a continuous variable in kph. | ||
Vehicle | ||
SUV | 0.4 | 0.1 to 2.5 |
Light truck | 0.4 | 0.2 to 1.2 |
Passenger car | 1.0 | – |
Female passenger | 1.6 | 0.8 to 3.2 |
Restraint use | ||
Proper restraint use | 0.2 | 0.1 to 0.6 |
Improper restraint use | 0.5 | 0.2 to 1.5 |
No restraint use | 1.0 | – |
Vehicle speed* | 1.3 | 1.1 to 1.5 |
Delta-V calculated† | 0.2 | 0.1 to 0.3 |
Delta-V amount‡ | 1.06 | 1.05 to 1.07 |